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Occupational Therapist (Lakeland School)

Salary

$64,272.00 - $83,280.00 Annually

Location

Elkhorn, WI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2024-00036

Department

Lakeland School

Opening Date

06/19/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for working to improve, develop, restore, and/or maintain a student's sensory/motor functions related to the educational setting.

SCHEDULE

Days: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 7:30 am- 3:30 pm

Hours Per Shift: 8

Shifts Per Pay Period: 10

Position FTE: 1.00

Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Evaluate students to determine present level of functioning and need for Occupational Therapy services.

Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and need for on-going services.

Participate in long and short-term goal planning for a student's IEP.

Design and implement therapeutic programs to assist students in achieving educational objectives.

Recommend therapy procedures designed to achieve goals of the therapy program.

Make, adapt and/or recommend equipment to foster independence at school, in the community and at home.

Schedule students and document student progress.

Co-teach with appropriate staff for the purpose of practicing generalization in skill development. Collaborate with district and community partners.

Provide consultative services to classroom teachers and other educational staff relative to the individual student's functioning level in the classroom.

Provide consultative services to parents regarding the child's handicap and its effect on level of functioning at home, school and in the community.

Complete necessary Medicaid billing.

Provide in-service training for staff as needed.

Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy with zero to six months of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the requirements to be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Wisconsin.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Occupational Therapist licensure through WI Department of Public Safety and Professional Services required.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction License O051 – Occupational Therapist.

The above licensure must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Interactions and Communications

Provides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise.

Decision Making

This position has authority to make decisions that are within general procedures and protocols; supervision is available as required or requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision-making.

Thinking and Problem Solving

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice.

Tools & Equipment Used

Typewriter

Telephone

Personal Computer/Printer

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to environmental hazards, including chemical hazards (e.g. waste anesthetics, cleaning compounds, facility chemicals), physical hazards (e.g. kicking, biting, scratching student) and airborne and bloodborne pathogen exposure. Will be exposed to indoor and outdoor climate and weather conditions. . The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to constantly use bilateral upper extremities, above/below waist and above/below shoulder height.

Ability to constantly walk and stand

Ability to constantly use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or to tend to student needs.

Ability to constantly lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Ability to frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds with aid of provided equipment, or a second person assist.

Ability to frequently lift, push or pull 50 pounds unassisted with bending and twisting of trunk.

Ability to communicate to students using verbal and/or non-verbal communications.

Ability to identify student care needs through auditory and/or visual clues.

"Constant" means at least 2/3's of the shift.

"Frequent" means at least 1/3 of the shift.

Selection Process

TO INCLUDE:

Formal Walworth County Electronic Application

Education & Experience Review

Verification of Professional License

Oral Department Interview

Reference Check

Background Check

Post Offer Physical Examination

Drug Screen

Other job related tests may be required.

WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY

Q2 – Children with Disabilities Education Board Management Staff

BARGAINING UNIT: Salaried Exempt Employees Hired on or after January 1, 2012

DATE: August 1, 2018

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.

BASIS OF PAYMENT: School year contract based on specified number of contract days.

PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 16 hours of personal time off at the beginning of each school year (pro-rated for part-time). Unused hours will be forfeited at the end of each school year.

SICK LEAVE: You receive credit for 80 hours of sick leave per school year (pro-rated for part-time), at the beginning of the school year. Subject to verification, sick leave is available for your personal illness or medical appointments. At the end of the school year any remaining unused sick leave hours will be moved to the extended sick leave bank.

EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require

HOLIDAYS: Nine (9) paid holidays are included in your school year calendar.

INSURANCE: Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision and Long Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired in a .49 FTE or less position are not eligible to participate in these benefits.

Health Insurance: You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee. The employee portion of the premium is 12% of the total cost of the plan. Upon completion of a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) by the employee (and spouse if covered by the Walworth County plan), the premium will be reduced to 10% of the total cost of the plan. Once the employee (and spouse if covered by the Walworth County plan) completes the education/counseling on their highest priority area recommended on their HRA, the premium will be reduced to 7% of the total cost of the plan. For newly hired employees hired after the annual health risk assessment has been offered, the premium will automatically be reduced to 7% for the remainder of the year.

Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage (WEAIT Plan). The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.

Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $50,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children.

LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% & employee shall pay 33% of the premium.

Vision Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.

WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: In addition to base salary, an employee may receive a salary supplement for continuing education pay.

TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:

Deferred Compensation (S457 plan) or Tax sheltered annuity (403b plan)

Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)

Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)

Health Savings Account (S223 plan)

WORKERS COMPENSATION: You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid. The County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a "net-check" basis.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).

You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.

JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.

MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County's representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than one calendar week may be approved by your department head.

Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.

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Please indicate below your highest level of education completed.

• No High School Diploma/GED

• High School Diploma/GED

• Some College/Tech School

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctoral Degree

  02

  Please indicate what area your degree is in.

  03

  Are you currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist through the Wisconsin Department of Public Safety and Professional Services?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you hold Occupational Therapy License #O051 through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

Walworth County

Address

P.O. Box 1001 100 W. Walworth Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121

Phone

262-741-7950

Website

http://www.co.walworth.wi.us

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